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Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind
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Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind

by Reginé M. Gilbert
November 2025
Intermediate to advanced
590 pages
11h 33m
English
Apress
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R. M. GilbertInclusive Design for a Digital WorldDesign Thinkinghttps://doi.org/10.1007/979-8-8688-1820-2_3

3. Accessible ≠ Inclusive: The Compliance Trap

Reginé M. Gilbert1  

Planning for Access Isn’t the Same as Planning for People

Making something inclusive is a lot like planning a trip that everyone can enjoy. Last winter, I traveled to New Orleans with a relative who experiences chronic knee pain. I thought I had everything covered: I booked accessible hotels, mapped out short walking routes, and used apps to locate ramps and elevators. On paper, it all seemed to line up (see Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1

Cable cars in New Orleans “Streetcars ...

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